MARCELA

The life of Marcela, an ordinary Czech woman, is observed over the course of 26 years. The viewer feels the urge to struggle and fight back with Marcela as her tragic life unfolds, especially when her daughter dies unexpectedly, an event that almost drives her to suicide. However, the responsibility she feels for her retarded son gives her the will to survive. The story of Marcela was initially part of a 20-year survey of married life in the Czech Republic. The events that took place in Marcela’s life caused a wave of solidarity among the Czech public, who sent her money and personal support. Marcela’s distressing destiny and the act of human support from her fellow citizens made her story worth telling in a separate film. Marcela is currently looking forward to a better future.